Accessory pocket system

ABSTRACT

An accessory pocket system providing a slim, secure pocket that attaches to a belt. The accessory pocket system allows a user to insert documents, credit cards, money and in one particular embodiment a mobile device for safekeeping. With the addition of two belt sleeves, the user can secure the accessory pocket system to a belt in two orientations. The accessory pocket system includes at least one belt sleeve that allows the insertion of a belt to secure the pocket to the individual. The accessory pocket system allows the insertion of passports, credit cards, documents, portable electronic devices or smart phones in a convenient manner so that the user may readily access them.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This patent application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) ofU.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/813,264, filed on Apr. 18,2013, which application is incorporated herein by reference. Thisapplication is a Continuation-in-Part of U.S. Non-Provisionalapplication Ser. No. 14/102,692, filed on Dec. 11, 2013, whichapplication is incorporated herein by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to an accessory pocket system, morespecifically to a system that provides a device for storing documentsand/or electronic devices in a discreet manner.

2. Description of the Related Art

Many travelers must carry documents such as passports and otherimportant identifying papers while traveling. It is essential that thesedocuments remain with the traveler while traveling, especially whentraveling outside their native country. Travelers and tourists aresusceptible to pick pockets and other thieves who may steal thesedocuments from unsuspecting travelers. Therefore it is essential thatthe traveler maintains these documents in a safe and secure manner. Thecommon means of storing such documents may be in a pants pocket orpurse, however such storage is easily susceptible to a pickpocket.

Further, the use of electronic communication devices such as a cellularphone and in particular smart phones has flourished in the recent years.Smart phones are used by a vast number of people. Therefore, variousstorage or transporting devices and carrying pouches have been developedto store and carry smart phones. Users typically interact with a smartphone by contacting a touch screen. Touch screens that are widely usedon a number of smart phones presently in the market. Touch screens arealso utilized on other portable electronic devices such as MP3 playersand other media players. Consequently, it would be advantageous to havea secure pocket to access the touch screen on a smart phone or otherelectronic device and to provide storage for documents, money, creditcards, or other items in a secure position for a user. Thus, there is along-felt need for an accessory pocket system that provides for use of atouch screen.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to an accessory pocket system thatprovides a slim, secure pocket that attaches to a belt loop. The pocketsystem according to the present invention allows a user to insertdocuments, credit cards, money, and, in one particular embodiment, asmart phone, for safekeeping. The accessory pocket system includes abelt sleeve that allows the insertion of a user's belt to secure thepocket to the individual. The accessory pocket system allows theinsertion of passports, credit cards, documents, portable electronicdevices, or smart phones in a convenient manner so that they may bereadily accessed by the user and the touchscreen observed andmanipulated.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING

FIG. 1 depicts a planar view of the front, back, and middle portions ofa first embodiment of an accessory pocket system in accordance with thepresent invention.

FIG. 2 depicts a planar view of the front, back, and middle portions ofsecond embodiment of the accessory pocket system in accordance with thepresent invention.

FIG. 3 depicts a planar, exploded view of a third embodiment of theaccessory pocket system in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 4 depicts a top planar view of a fourth embodiment of the accessorypocket system in accordance with the present invention.

FIG. 5 depicts a perspective view of a fifth embodiment of the accessorypocket system with a transparent pocket cover.

FIG. 6 depicts a perspective view of the opposite side of an invertedaccessory pocket system in FIG. 5 with a transparent pocket cover.

FIG. 7 depicts a perspective view a sixth embodiment of the accessorypocket system with one side being a solid pocket.

FIG. 7A depicts a perspective view of the accessory pocket system with atransparent pocket cover on a unitary belt.

FIG. 8 depicts a perspective view of the opposing side of the accessorypocket system in FIG. 7 with a transparent pocket cover.

FIG. 9 depicts an exploded perspective view of a horizontal embodimentof the accessory system.

FIG. 10 depicts a perspective view of the opposing side of thehorizontal embodiment of the accessory pocket system.

FIG. 11 depicts a perspective view of the horizontal embodiment of theaccessory pocket system connected to a belt through a horizontal beltsleeve.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to an accessory pocket system that isutilized to store documents, money, identification papers, portableelectronic devices and in one particular embodiment a cellular phone.The accessory pocket system uses a slim slotted compartmentalized pocketthat includes a belt sleeve for attachment to a belt of a user. The beltsleeve allows the user to firmly attach the pocket system to their bodyand allows the user to place the pocket on the exterior of the user'sclothing. In one alternative embodiment, allows the user to completelyconceal the pocket on the inside of the user's clothing depending on thearrangement or placement of the pocket system on the user's belt.Further, the accessory pocket system includes a transparent cover thatallows the user to interface with a portable electronic device or smartphone that includes a touch screen. This transparent cover allows theuser to simply view the touch screen to input touch commands to thesmart phone via the transparent surface. The user may also attachearphones through openings that may be provided so that the user mayeasily attach earphones to the smart phone while operating.

With reference to FIG. 1, a first embodiment of the accessory pocketsystem in accordance with the present invention is depicted. This firstembodiment includes a first pocket 50, 50A. The first pocket 50, 50 aincludes a first front panel 50 that shows a transparent cover 54. Thetransparent cover 54 includes a pocket opening 57 at the top of thetransparent cover 54. This pocket opening 57 allows for the insertion ofa portable electronic device, which is not shown, into the first pocket50. A belt sleeve 51 is shown above the first pocket opening 57 withstitching 52 depicted therein. This belt sleeve 51 enables the user toslide a belt through the belt sleeve 51 and therefore attach the pocketassembly onto their belt.

The transparent cover 54 forms a first pocket for insertion of theportable electronic device. This pocket is sealed by the use of a hookand loop connector 56 shown in FIG. 1. This hook and loop connector 56is on the inside of the top border of the transparent cover 54. Thefirst pocket further includes a first inside panel 58. The inside panel58 is the reverse or rear portion of the front panel 50. This insidepanel 58 includes an inside pocket surface 55. An additional hook andloop connector 53 is depicted at the top of the inside panel 58. Next tothe inside panel 58 is a second inside panel 68, which is the reverseside of a second front panel 60 also shown in FIG. 1. The second frontpanel 60 includes a pocket opening 67 that is also closed through theuse of a hook and loop connector 66. In this particular pocket, a usermay store credit cards, money, passport, or other items that may bedesired. The inside panel 68 includes a hook and loop connector 63 andan inside pocket surface 65. The hook and loop connector 63 joins withthe hook and loop connector 53 of the first inside panel 58 to create athird inside pocket once the first panel 50 and second panel 60 arejoined together. This configuration therefore creates the three pocketsavailable for use by a user. All pockets are closed through the use ofhook and loop connectors. Further the pocket designated for the cellularsmart phone includes the transparent cover 54.

FIG. 2 depicts an alternative embodiment of the accessory pocket systemaccording to the present invention. The alternative accessory pocketsystem of FIG. 2 is essentially two pockets that are available using apanel system similar to what is depicted in FIG. 1. However the panelsystem of FIG. 2 includes an alternative first outside panel 40. Thisfirst outside panel does not have an outside pocket and is shown with anoutside surface 44. Above outside surface 44 is a belt sleeve 41stitched with stitching 42. This outside panel 40 includes an insidepanel 48 that has an inside pocket surface 45. Above the inside pocketsurface 45 is a hook and loop connector 43, which joins with the insidepanel 68 as shown in FIG. 2 and creates the inside pocket with theclosure of the hook and loop connector 63 with hook and loop connector43. The opposing inside pocket surface 65 is also depicted. Therefore aninside pocket is created with this second embodiment with along with theoutside pocket opening 67 as described above.

With reference to FIG. 3, a third embodiment of the accessory pocketsystem according to the present invention is depicted. The thirdembodiment provides a pocket system 70 for the insertion and storage ofa cellular smart phone. The features related to this particularaccessory pocket include a transparent cover 75 as shown. Thistransparent cover 75 is sealed onto a mesh backing 77. The accessorypocket further includes a belt sleeve 72 as shown. The belt sleeve 72again provides a means to secure the pocket system onto the belt of auser. The mesh backing 77 enables the clear transmission of any audiothat is emitted from the cell phone within the transparent pocket sleeve75. Also shown in FIG. 3 is the hook and loop connector 78 that extendsalong the border of the mesh backing 77 and along the inside border ofthe transparent cover 75. The inside cover 76 includes an additionalhook and loop connector that adjoins to the hook and loop connector 78.This feature allows a user to completely peel the transparent cover 75off of the pocket system and allows the user to insert a cellular phoneinto this area. Once the cellular phone is placed in this area, thecellular phone is safely sealed and is accessible through thetransparent cover 75.

With respect to FIG. 4, a fourth alternative embodiment is depicted inthe present invention. This fourth alternative embodiment includes adual pocket panel 80. The dual pocket panel 80 includes a first rearpanel 81 adjoined to a mesh panel 83. Initially the rear configurationof the pocket panel 80 is shown. An opening 85 is provided that allows auser to transfer any cords related to a headphone through this openingas this pocket system 80 is utilized. A front pocket panel 82 isdepicted in the FIG. 4 along with a clear cover panel 87. This clearcover panel 87 includes the border 84 that adjoins to the mesh panel 83as shown in FIG. 4. This feature allows the user to adjoin the clearcover panel 87 to the mesh backing 83 similar to the embodiment shown inFIG. 3. Above this clear cover panel 87 is the enclosed pocket opening91. This pocket opening 91 allows for the insertion of documents, creditcards or other similar items into the sleeve provided. The configurationof this pocket panel 80 allows a user to simply fold the interiordocuments on the inside of their clothing and allow the outside of thepocket panel 80 to remain exposed and therefore allow access to acellular phone placed in the pocket panel 87. Opening 93 is provided forthe insertion of a portable electronic device such as a cellular phonewith a touch screen that may be left open or may be closed through theuse of hook and loop connectors on the rear panel side.

The present invention consequently provides a pocket system for storageof both documents, money, credit cards, items and, in addition, may beutilized for portable electronic device storage. The system convenientlycreates a system to securely maintain these items on a user's person.

As depicted in FIGS. 5-8, another exemplary embodiment of the accessorypocket system 100 for storing items that includes external pockets 102,104 and internal pocket 106. Internal pocket 106 includes first panel108 and second panel 110. First and second panels 108, 110 define theboundaries of internal pocket 106. Three panel edges 112 of the outersides of first panel 108 and second panel 110 are sewn to each other,making them permanently connected. Upper panel edge 114 of first panel108 and second panel 110 is connected through hook and loop connectors.The upper panel edges 114 define the opening of internal pocket 106.

Shown in FIG. 8, external pocket 102 is located on the lower portion offirst panel 108. First panel 108 defines an inner surface of externalpocket 102. External pocket 102 includes first front panel 116 sewn tofirst panel 108 on three sides. Upper pocket edge 118 is connected tofirst panel 108 through hook and loop connectors. Also, the upperportion of first panel 108 includes first belt sleeve 120. Upper andlower sleeve horizontal edges 122 are sewn into first panel 108. Theremaining edges allow the user to pass a belt or other type of cordthrough first belt sleeve 120 to attach the present invention to theuser.

First panel 108 includes foldable gap 124 located between externalpocket 102 and first belt sleeve 120. Foldable gap 124 provides afolding axis when the user reorients the accessory pocket system forviewing while connected to the user through first belt sleeve 120.Foldable gap 124 defines the planar space on first panel 108 locatedbetween external pocket 102 and first belt sleeve 120.

Depicted in FIG. 7, external pocket 104 is located on the lower portionof second panel 110. Second panel 110 defines an inner surface ofexternal pocket 104. External pocket 104 includes second front panel 126sewn to second panel 10 on three sides. Upper pocket edge 128 isconnected to second panel 110 through hook and loop connectors. Also,the upper portion of second panel 110 includes second belt sleeve 130.Upper and lower sleeve horizontal edges 132 are sewn into second panel110. The remaining edges allow the user to pass a belt or other type ofcord through second belt sleeve 130 to attach the present invention tothe user.

Second panel 110 also includes foldable gap 134 located between externalpocket 104 and second belt sleeve 130. Foldable gap 134 provides afolding axis when the user reorients the accessory pocket system forviewing while connected to the user through second belt sleeve 130.

In an example embodiment, illustrated in FIGS. 5 and 6, first frontpanel 116 includes transparent panel 136 to allow the user to see amobile device placed in external pocket 102. The outer sides of firstfront panel 116 form a rectangular frame where transparent panel 136 issewn into. The material of transparent panel 136 is such that the usercan operate a mobile device touch screen while the mobile device isstored inside external pocket 102. Transparent panel 136 is a thin,pliable, and flush with the touch screen of a mobile device. Transparentpanel 136 is made of plastic or other clear material that is durable asa thin medium to communicate a user's movements to the touch screen ofthe mobile device. Transparent panel 136 includes a series of holes 140that allow audible recognition to and from the mobile device.

A belt includes, but is not limited to, a waist belt, shoulder strap,neck strap, or other cord routed through first and second belt sleeves120, 130 to secure clothing to a user. The inclusion of belt sleeves120, 130 allows the user to place the present invention on their beltusing either belt sleeve. The user orients the present invention basedon which side they chose to outwardly display.

Documents, credit cards, and money are inserted into any of the pocketsof the present invention. A mobile device includes, but is not limitedto, a cellular phone, smart phone, MP3 player, or other electronicmedia.

In an example embodiment, external pockets 102, 104 are opaque toprevent the public from seeing the contents contained within externalpockets 102, 104. In another example embodiment, first and second frontpanels of external pockets 102, 104, respectively, include transparentpanel 136.

In yet another example embodiment, depicted in FIG. 8, first front panel116 includes transparent panel 136. The opposite side of the presentinvention, depicted in FIG. 7, includes second front panel 126 that isopaque. A user can store a mobile device in external pocket 102 withtransparent panel 136 and an accessory, such as a portable batterycharger, in external pocket 104. A cord connects to the mobile deviceand accessory, through slot 138 to allow the mobile device to recharge.A cord includes, but is not limited to, a USB cord, lightening, and pinconnector. By utilizing multiple external pockets in the presentinvention, the user carries the mobile device and an accessory togetherin one place, providing quick access to recharge the mobile device. Slot138, as illustrated in FIG. 6, also allows the user to connect a varietyof charging cords and headphone cords to the mobile device.

External pockets 102, 104 and internal pocket 106 are secured usingvarious connection methods available in the industry. In a preferredembodiment, a hoop and loop connector is secured to first panel 108 andsecond panel 110 to securely close pocket openings. Properly closing thepocket openings using hook and loop connectors ensures the contents ofthe pocket are secure and will not inadvertently fall outside thepresent invention. In an example embodiment, snap connectors connectexternal pockets 102, 104 and internal pocket 106 on first panel 108 andsecond panel 110 to securely close pockets.

As shown in FIG. 6, the present invention also includes slot 138. Mobiledevices, such as smart phones, include batter charging ports, headphoneports, and similar ports requiring a user to plug a wire or other deviceinto the user's mobile device. The inclusion of an opening, slot 138,into the present invention provides the user access to the mobile deviceports while the mobile device is stored inside a pocket.

The structure of the present invention allows the user to insert amobile device into a pocket opening in an upright or invertedorientation. Placing the mobile device into external pocket 102 withtransparent panel 136 in an inverted orientation allows the user to viewthe mobile device in an upright position. To view the mobile device, theuser grasps the present invention and hinges it upward on foldable gap134 by pivoting the invention about first belt sleeve 120 or second beltsleeve 130 that is routed through the belt on the user. As illustratedin FIG. 6, after the user hinges the pocket upward, the previouslyinverted mobile device is now in an upright orientation. This allows theuser to properly view and operate the mobile device through transparentpanel 136, which is flush with the mobile device touch screen. Also, theuser is provided direct access to mobile device ports through slot 138.

The inclusion of first belt sleeve 120 and second belt sleeve 130 allowsthe user to change which side of the present invention is facing awayfrom the user, i.e., the display side viewed by the public. Being ableto reorient the display side of the present invention allows the user tohave at least two options when wearing the device. Oftentimes, a userwill want to display a certain side of the present invention forpersonal preferences or for professional reasons.

For instance, one side of the present invention is black and anotherside is grey. For fashion reasons, a user will display the grey colorside of the present invention with certain clothing and will display theblack color side for other clothing. In an example embodiment, at leastone side of the present invention is a distinct pattern, such as acheetah print. In yet another example embodiment, a basketball team logois depicted on one side and a football team logo is depicted on theother side. Depending on the sporting event, the user changes theorientation of the present invention to outwardly display the logo ofthe team he is supporting.

As illustrated in FIG. 7, a user places the logo of his employer, suchas a corporate entity, on an external pocket of the present inventionwhile he is working for his employer and in uniform. Outside of workhours, the user switches the orientation of the present invention tohide the work logo in preference of a personal choice. Whether it is acolor, pattern, shading, or logo depicted on the side, the option toreorient the present invention using either belt sleeve provides greatflexibility to the user.

As depicted in FIG. 7A, another example emodiment of the presentinvention is wearing the pocket system on a belt underneath a user'sgarments. In the preferred emodiment, the present invention is securedto a pant belt between belt loops of the user's pants. One disadvange ofthis use is the limited movement of the pocket system on the belt. Thesystem can only move as far as the next belt loop. To solve this issue,a user places an independent belt underneath his garments to secure thepresent invention on his body. By routing first belt sleeve 120 orsecond belt sleeve 130 through an independent belt, the presentinvention can travel 360 degrees around the user's body, therebyprovding greater flexibility in positioning. In additon, by carrying thepresent invention underneath the user's garmnets, the pocket system andits contents are hidden from view and make it difficult for theives toaccess.

In yet another embodiment of the present invention, a mobile deviceinserted into the external pocket 102 with transparent panel 136 allowsthe public to see the user's mobile device screen, whether a touchscreen or static screen. By programming multimedia content onto a mobiledevice and loading the mobile device into external pocket 102 withtransaprent panel 136, the user directs multimedia content to thepublic. Multimedia content includes, but is not limited to,advertisements, sponsoreships, music videos, news stories, andinformative content.

In another example embodiment, depicted in FIGS. 9-11, the accessorypocket system for storing item is carried in a horizontal position onthe user. The horizontal pocket system 200 includes horizontaltransparent panel 202 with opaque perimeter 204 and first horizontalpanel 206. The outer surface of first horizontal panel 206 is connectedto opaque perimeter 204 of horizontal transparent panel 202 with hookand loop connector 208 to create external horizontal pocket 210.Horizontal pocket system 200 also includes internal horizontal pocket212 that includes the inner surface of first horizontal panel 206 andthe inner surface of second horizontal panel 214. The inner surfaces offirst and second horizontal panels 206, 214 are sewn together on threeouter sides and the fourth side is connected with a hook and loopconnector.

Horizontal belt sleeve 216 is sewn on one edge to inner surface ofsecond horizontal panel 214. Two strap holders 218 are sewn onto oneedge to the inner surface of second horizontal panel 214.

By sewing one side of horizontal belt sleeve 216 to the inner surface ofsecond horizontal panel 214, the user has the ability to orient thehorizontal belt sleeve 216 inwards into internal horizontal pocket 212,and outward outside of internal horizontal pocket 212 when in use. Userefers to the routing of a belt or cord through horizontal belt sleeve216. The opposing side of horizontal belt sleeve 216 sewn into innersurface of second horizontal panel 214, includes a hook and loopconnector to store horizontal belt sleeve 216 inside internal horizontalpocket 212 when not in use, shown in FIG. 10.

As depicted in FIG. 9, two strap holders 218 are sewn onto one edge tothe inner surface of second horizontal panel 214. A user routes a cordthrough strap holder 218 to carry the accessory pocket system over theirshoulder, like a purse, or around their neck. Although depicted with twostrap holder 218, another embodiment of the present invention includes asingle strap holder 218. Using a carabiner, key ring holder, or othersimilar clip, a user connects the accessory pocket system to their pursestrap, belt loop, or other portion of their garment or accessory.

In an example embodiment, one side of opaque perimeter 204 on horizontaltransparent panel 202 is sewn to the outer surface of first horizontalpanel 202. This creates a hinge axis to open and close external pocket210 for placement and removal of a mobile device.

In an example embodiment of horizontal accessory pocket system 200, allfour sides of opaque perimeter 204 are connected to first horizontalpanel 206 with hook and loop connectors. Connecting all four sides ofopaque perimeter 204 of horizontal transparent panel 202 to the firsthorizontal panel 206 allows the user to completely remove horizontaltransparent panel 202 from the accessory pocket system.

In yet another embodiment, at least one side of opaque perimeter 204 ofhorizontal transparent panel 202 is permanently connected to firsthorizontal panel 206. The remaining sides of opaque perimeter 204 areconnected to first horizontal panel 206 using hook and loop connectors.This provides the user a secured side that hinges when removinghorizontal transparent panel 202 from first horizontal panel 206.

The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the presentinvention have been presented for purposes of illustration anddescription. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit theinvention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously manymodifications and variations are possible in light of the aboveteaching. The exemplary embodiment was chosen and described in order tobest explain the principles of the invention and its practicalapplication, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilizethe invention and various embodiments with various modifications as aresuited to the particular use contemplated.

1. An accessory pocket system for storing items, comprising: a firstexternal pocket, a second external pocket, and an internal pocket; saidinternal pocket comprises a first panel and second panel wherein saidfirst and second panels are fixedly connected on three outer sides andfourth outer sides are removably connected; said first external pocketbeing disposed on an exterior lower portion of said first panel, saidfirst external pocket including: a first front panel being fixedlyconnected to said first panel on three outer sides and a fourth upperside of said first front panel being removably connected to said firstpanel; a first belt sleeve on an exterior upper portion of said firstpanel, wherein upper and lower longitudinal edges of said first beltsleeve are fixedly connected to said first panel; a foldable gap on saidfirst panel between said first external pocket and said first beltsleeve; said second external pocket being disposed on an exterior lowerportion of said second panel, said second external pocket including: asecond front panel being fixedly connected to said second panel on threeouter sides and a fourth upper side of said second front panel beingremovably connected to said second panel; a second belt sleeve beingdisposed on an exterior upper portion of said second panel, whereinupper and lower longitudinal edges of said second belt sleeve arefixedly connected to said second panel; and a foldable gap on saidsecond panel between said second external pocket and said second beltsleeve.
 2. The accessory pocket system as recited in claim 1, whereinsaid first external pocket includes a transparent panel.
 3. Theaccessory pocket system as recited in claim 1, wherein said first andsecond first front panels include a transparent panel.
 4. The accessorypocket system as recited in claim 1, wherein said first and second frontpanels are removably connected to said first and second panels toremovably secure said internal pocket and said first and second externalpockets.
 5. The accessory pocket system as recited in claim 1, furthercomprising hook and loop connectors on said first and second frontpanels and said first and second panels to removably secure saidinternal pocket and said first and second external pockets.
 6. Theaccessory pocket system as recited in claim 1, further comprising a slotin at least one of said pockets.
 7. The accessory pocket system asrecited in claim 1, wherein said first panel and said first externalpocket is a different color than said second panel and said secondexternal pocket.
 8. The accessory pocket system as recited in claim 1with two belt sleeves.
 9. The accessory pocket system as recited inclaim 2, further comprising a mobile device, wherein said first frontpanel of said first external pocket includes said transparent panel toview said mobile device screen displaying multimedia content.
 10. Theaccessory pocket system as recited in claim 2, wherein said externalpocket has a series of holes.
 11. The accessory pocket system as recitedin claim 2, wherein said first front panel forms a rectangular borderaround said transparent panel.
 12. The accessory pocket system asrecited in claim 2, further comprising a cord from said first externalpocket to said second external pocket, said cord being connectable to amobile device and to an accessory.
 13. An accessory pocket system forstoring items, comprising: a horizontal transparent panel with an opaqueperimeter; a first horizontal panel, wherein an outer surface of saidfirst horizontal panel is removably connected to said opaque perimeterof said horizontal transparent panel to create an external horizontalpocket; an internal horizontal pocket including an inner surface, saidfirst horizontal panel, and the inner surface of a second horizontalpanel, wherein inner surfaces of said first and second horizontal panelsare fixedly connected on three outer sides and fourth outer sides areremovably connected; at least one horizontal belt sleeve fixedlyconnected on one side to the inner surface of said second horizontalpanel; and at least one strap holder fixedly connected on one side tothe inner surface of said second horizontal panel.
 14. The accessorypocket system as recited in claim 13, wherein said opaque perimeter ofsaid horizontal transparent panel is removably connected with a hook andloop connector to said outer surface of said first horizontal panel. 15.The accessory pocket system as recited in claim 13, wherein at least oneside of said opaque perimeter of said horizontal transparent panel isfixedly connected to said outer surface of said first horizontal panel.16. . An accessory pocket system for storing items, comprising: a panelhaving an inner surface and an outer surface, said inner surface beingconfigured to connect to an object; a transparent panel; and an opaqueperimeter surrounding said transparent panel, said opaque perimeterhaving an inner surface, at least a portion of said inner surface ofsaid opaque perimeter being removably connected to said outer surfacesof said panel to create an external pocket on the object.
 17. Theaccessory pocket system according to claim 16, wherein said perimeter isformed by a plurality of segments and at least one of said plurality ofsegments is fixedly connected to said outer surface of said panel. 18.The accessory pocket system according to claim 16, wherein saidhorizontal transparent panel has a series of holes formed therein.